Civil Unrest in the Mid East and Africa (All Articles)

CTV.ca
Israeli Troops Raid Palestinian TV Stations
New York Times - ‎2 hours ago‎

JERUSALEM - Israeli troops raided two Palestinian television stations in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank early on Wednesday, confiscating transmitters, computer hard drives and documents and eliciting angry condemnations from the Palestinian ...

$5M paid to buy freedom for rights workers held in Egypt

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  Feb. 26: Egyptian policemen sit in front of Egyptian employees of several pro-democracy groups charged with using foreign funds to foment unrest during their trial in Cairo, Egypt.

CAIRO – Seven American rights workers are on a plane out of Egypt after the U.S. paid nearly $5 million in bail costs to secure their freedom.
Egyptian officials said the U.S. paid $300,000 each for 16 Americans, nine of whom were already out of the country.
The State Department said the money was paid by the nongovernmental organizations where the democracy and rights workers work. However, the NGOs receive U.S. funding for their operations.
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said workers from other international organizations were also on the plane. They were Norwegian, Serbian, Palestinian and German.


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Syria Hands Over Bodies
Of 2 Foreign Journalists

Diplomats receive remains of Marie Colvin and a French photographer killed over a week ago during unrest

• Senators Push to Allow Syrians to Stay in US
• Syrian Troops Shell Homs Area, Red Cross Blocked

CTV.ca
More Blasts, Fires Reported at Congo Arms Depot
Voice of America - ‎23 minutes ago‎

March 05, 2012 More Blasts, Fires Reported at Congo Arms Depot VOA News Emergency crews in the Republic of Congo are trying to prevent more fires and blasts at an arms depot, where officials say explosions on Sunday killed an estimated 200 people.
Related Republic of the Congo »
Soldiers recover bodies from Congo blast siteAFP
Rescuers try to keep fire from 2nd depot in CongoUSA TODAY
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CTV.ca
Yemen attacks: More than 100 killed in al-Qaeda clashes
BBC News - ‎32 minutes ago‎

The number of people killed in fighting between soldiers and militants linked to al-Qaeda in Yemen on Sunday has risen to more than 100, officials say.

McCain calls for air strikes against Syria's Assad


Sen. John McCain on Monday became the first U.S. lawmaker to call for air strikes against the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad, putting the influential Arizona Republican in front of the Obama administration in calling for American troop involvement in the year-long struggle between the dictator and Syrian citizens.
"The time has come for a new policy," McCain said in a Senate floor speech Monday afternoon in which he compared Syrian violence to war crimes in the Balkans and Russia's annihilation of Grozny in Chechnya.


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CTV.ca
After Putin victory, Russia's Syria stance remains
The Associated Press - ‎8 minutes ago‎

LONDON (AP) - There was little sign Tuesday that Vladimir Putin's return as Russian president would soften the nation's stance on Syria, as Russia warned the West against "wishful thinking" and a top Moscow diplomat urged it to press the opposition to ...
Related Vladimir Putin » Moscow » Presidential election »
Russians plan more anti-Putin protestsHindustan Times
Putin's Spokesman Defends Protester ArrestsTIME
From Russia:Russia Disputes Election Observer ReportRIA Novosti
Opinion:Will Putin right the wrongs?gulfnews.com
In Depth:Russians fear crackdown as hundreds are arrested after anti-Putin protestThe Guardian
Wikipedia:Russian presidential election, 2012
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Globe and Mail
US proposes new Syria resolution
USA TODAY - ‎1 hour ago‎

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United States is proposing a new Security Council resolution demanding an end to violence in Syria, first by government forces and then by opposition fighters.

USA TODAY
Senior Syrian official defects to protest Assad's crackdown
USA TODAY - ‎1 hour ago‎

BEIRUT (AP) - Syria's deputy oil minister announced his defection in an online video that emerged Thursday, making him the highest ranking civilian official to abandon the regime since the uprising against President Bashar Assad erupted a year ago.
Related Syria » Bashar al-Assad » Homs »
Syria's deputy oil minister defects to protest Assad crackdownChristian Science Monitor
Syrian Oil Official DefectsWall Street Journal
Highly Cited:Syria deputy oil minister resigns to join oppositionBBC News
Live Updating:Syria: oil minister defects - live updatesThe Guardian
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Christian Science Monitor
Kony 2012: Campaign against African warlord goes viral, now who is he?
Christian Science Monitor - ‎36 minutes ago‎

The Kony 2012 campaign succeeded in making African warlord Joseph Kony infamous, but left out much of the background. Here's Monitor coverage on Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army.
Related Joseph Kony » Lord's Resistance Army » Uganda »
Anti-LRA Twitter Campaign Draws CriticismVoice of America
Joseph Kony 2012: growing outrage in Uganda over filmTelegraph.co.uk
In Depth:Web star born: Kony video gets millions of viewsThe Associated Press
Wikipedia:Joseph Kony
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Christian Science Monitor
Nigerian government ready for talks with Islamist group Boko Haram
Christian Science Monitor - ‎15 minutes ago‎

But after a Boko Haram campaign that killed at least 1000, and a government crackdown that killed the Islamist group's leader, there are questions as to what the two sides can discuss.

• Fresh Violence in Syria Amid UN Envoy's Visit
  
  
  Kofi Annan to meet with Assad in effort to mediate end to country's conflict as Syrian forces launch new assault
  • US Officials Say Syrian Regime Holding Under Fire
  • White House Calls Reported Syria Defections a Courageous Step
  • EU Officials: Sanctions Against Syria Are Helping

Voters: Don't Send US Troops to Syria

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• Fox News Poll: 78 percent of American voters oppose US military involvement in Syria amid the violent crackdown under embattled leader Bashar Assad, but voters do think US should send humanitarian aid.

• Full Fox News Poll Results
• UN Says Over 8,000 Dead in Syria Uprising
• Saudi Arabia Closes Embassy in Syria
• VIDEO: New Evidence Shows Iran Is Arming Government Forces in Syria
• OPINION: Syrians Pay With Their Lives as Diplomatic Deadlock Continues

CBC.ca
Lawmakers, film star Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest
Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎

By Kevin Fogarty | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of US lawmakers and film star George Clooney were arrested at Sudan's embassy in Washington on Friday in a protest at which activists accused Khartoum of blocking humanitarian aid from reaching a ...

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Syrian Violence Grows at 1-Year Mark

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• One year since uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad began, an explosion kills 2 and wounds 30 in Aleppo, after a trio of car bombings in Damascus, in a conflict that the UN says has killed more than 8,000 in a year.

• PHOTOS: Cars Burned, Destroyed in Syrian Explosion

Report: US teacher killed by gunmen in Yemen

Globe and Mail
Egypt's military rulers slam 'baseless slander' by Muslim Brotherhood
CNN International - ‎48 minutes ago‎

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Egypt's military rulers slammed as "baseless slander" recent criticisms from the popular Muslim Brotherhood, saying Sunday that it was wrong to question its intentions regarding the "integrity" of upcoming elections.
Related Egypt » Constituent assembly » Muslim Brotherhood »
Liberals and leftists resign from constitution-writing panel in EgyptWashington Post
Islamists are majority on Egypt constitution panelFox News
From Egypt:In Sunday statement, SCAF hits back at Brotherhood criticismsAhram Online
In Depth:Egypt's Islamists tighten their grip on powerThe Associated Press
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New York Times
US Plans No Charges Over Deadly Strike in Pakistan
New York Times - ‎Mar 24, 2012‎

WASHINGTON - The United States military has decided that no service members will face disciplinary charges for their involvement in a NATO airstrike in November that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, an accident that plunged relations between the two ...

Telegraph.co.uk
'Iran, Turkey stand together against Western arrogance'
Jerusalem Post - ‎1 hour ago‎

By JPOST.COM STAFF Ahmadinejad praises cooperation between two countries in meeting with Erdogan in Tehran; Turkish PM reiterates support of Iran's right to a peaceful nuclear program.
Related Recep Tayyip Erdoğan » Tehran » Iran Politics »
Turkish PM Erdogan holds Tehran talks with AhmadinejadThe Guardian (blog)
Turkey voices support for Iran nuclear programmeAFP
From Turkey:PM to warn Iran over Syria, Iraq as Tehran seeks commerce tiesToday's Zaman
From Iran:UN to Discuss Syria's Developments with IranFars News Agency
In Depth:Iran says expects nuclear talks on April 13Reuters
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Moneycontrol.com
Israel braces for Arab protests on Friday
CBS News - ‎23 minutes ago‎

JERUSALEM - Israeli authorities say thousands of security forces are making final preparations for a series of Arab protests expected Friday in Israel and along its borders with the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Arab countries.
Related Israel » Jerusalem »
Israelis take to the streets to protest soccer fans' attack on Arab workers in ...Haaretz
Jonathan Kay on the 'Global March to Jerusalem': Hateful ignorance on paradeNational Post
Opinion:Does Obama have Israel's back or just the UN's?Fox News
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Christian Science Monitor
Sudan and South Sudan say no to war, but violence continues
Christian Science Monitor - ‎1 hour ago‎

Core issues from South Sudan's independence from Sudan remain unresolved, like sharing oil revenue. But the current rhythm of fight, talk, fight, talk is unsustainable, says guest blogger.

CTV.ca
Thousands protest Israel, Gaza man killed (1:22)
Washington Post - ‎44 minutes ago‎

Mar. 30, 2012 - At least one man was killed in Gaza as thousands of Palestinian and Arab demonstrators protested Israeli policy in the streets.

Sydney Morning Herald
Syria says revolt beaten, US seeks 'next steps'
Hindustan Times - ‎2 hours ago‎

Syria's regime has declared victory over rebel forces while voicing support for a UN-Arab peace plan, ahead of international talks in Turkey on Sunday aimed at pressing Damascus to end its bloody crackdown.

Clinton: Assad Ignoring Peace Plan

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• At 'Friends of the Syrian People' conference, Secretary of State Clinton, pictured with the Turkish Foreign Minister, warns Syrian president to stop the violence and pledges $12 million in additional aid.

• Splits in 'Friends of Syrian People' Group May Help Embattled Leader Assad
• Syria Calls Conference on Crisis a 'Conspiracy'
• Violence Continues Despite Official End to Syria Revolt

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  April 10, 2012: In this image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria, Syrians hold the Syrian revolutionary flag aloft during a demonstration in Damascus, Syria.

BEIRUT – Syria's main opposition group says 1,000 people have been killed by government forces in the last eight days.
A spokeswoman for the Syrian National Council says troops loyal to President Bashar Assad have intensified their onslaught in opposition areas despite saying it would accept a U.N. peace plan.
SNC spokeswoman Bassma Kodmani says 160 people were killed in Syria on Monday alone.
Kodmani told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday that regime forces have used heavy weapons including anti-aircraft guns against civilians in apparent defiance of an agreement to begin a cease-fire April 10.


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Syria: Turkey May Invoke NATO's Protection - Erdogan
April 11, 2012 | 1830 GMT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on April 11 suggested invoking NATO's fifth article to protect Turkey's border against Syrian incursions, Today's Zaman reported. The fifth article states that an attack on any NATO member is considered an attack on all members. Speaking during his visit to China, Erdogan said Turkey is facing increasing tensions along the border and that NATO has a responsibility to protect it.

http://www.stratfor.com/situation-report/syria-turkey-may-invoke-natos-protection-erdogan

The Obama administration must have already seen this as a possible outcome. I am curious what behind the scenes stuff is going on now.

Globe and Mail
Former Egyptian prime minister disqualified from presidential run
Los Angeles Times - ‎1 hour ago‎

CAIRO -- Egypt's former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik became the latest presidential hopeful to be disqualified by the Supreme Electoral Committee under a new law barring top officials in Hosni Mubarak's toppled regime from running for office, ...
Related Egypt » Amr Moussa » Hosni Mubarak »
Islamist eyes outright win in Egypt presidency voteReuters
Egypt disqualifies 11th presidential candidateThe Associated Press
From Egypt:Egypt's Mussa warns over presidential 'experiment'Egyptian Gazette
Opinion:The Islamist Road to DemocracyWall Street Journal
In Depth:Egypt comedian found guilty of offending IslamUSA TODAY
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Los Angeles Times
Gas deal dispute reflects change in Israel-Egypt relations
Los Angeles Times - ‎1 hour ago‎

Ousted President Hosni Mubarak kept close ties with Israel, but the nations' 1979 peace treaty is less important to Egypt's new power brokers.

US: Time for New Strategy in Syria

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• Obama administration says world may have to 'admit defeat' on Syria cease-fire plan brokered by UN envoy Kofi Annan last month and that it's time to try another approach to stop the brutal crackdown.

• UN: Syria Peace Plan Is 'On Track'
• 4 Students Killed as Syrian Forces Raid University

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Syrian unrest spills into Lebanon for 3rd day
The Associated Press - ‎46 minutes ago‎

By BASSEM MROUE, AP - 1 minute ago TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) - Firing assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, Lebanese gunmen clashed in street battles Monday as sectarian tensions linked to the 14-month-old uprising in Syria bled across the border ...

UN mission to Syria comes under attack in Idlib (+video)
Written by

Ariel Zirulnick

Christian Science Monitor - ‎25 minutes ago‎

An IED went off yesterday in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, damaging a UN observer convoy and killing at least 20 locals, but no UN observers.